Monday, December 5, 2011

Chocolate Mochachino Cookies

I've been holding on to this recipe for years. I finally made them this weekend. They're crispy and mocha-chocolately. The original name for this recipe is Cappuccino Flats. I think my title is more flavor-appropriate.

CHOCOLATE MOCHACHINO COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon instant coffee granules

1 teaspoon warm water

1 egg

2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

3 tablespoons shortening

DIRECTIONS:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars. Dissolve coffee in water; add to creamed mixture with egg and melted chocolate. Mix well. Combine flour, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture (dough will be sticky). Shape into two 6-1/2-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Dip each cookie halfway; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper to harden.

PERSONAL NOTES:

I made a couple of adjustments here. After reading a few reviews of the cookies, I kept seeing comments about how the chocolate flavor overpowered the espresso. So I did two things: doubled the amount of espresso and reduced the amount of chocolate. I also chose to use 75% cacao dark chocolate. It was pricier to buy, but well worth it. From the photo, you can see how I used the chocolate on top; I only drizzled it on so it would compliment, rather than overpower, the mocha flavor of the cookie.

About Me

Over the years people have always asked me for recipes for various dishes and desserts I've made (especially the desserts!). I decided to share with everyone what I think is yummy food.
Some recipes are passed down from family members, some from new and old friends and some I found on my own (Internet, magazines, etc). I will always indicate where I get the recipe from! I like to give credit where it's due, after all.
Additionally, I'll post new recipes that I experiment with along the way.
Let me know what you think. Enjoy - and EAT!